Robbie Ray Stays with Giants Through 2026

Robbie Ray, the San Francisco Giants' left-handed pitcher, has chosen not to opt out of the final two years of his contract, which will see him earn $50 million through the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Ray missed a significant part of the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery and a subsequent hamstring injury, limiting him to seven starts with a 4.70 ERA. His decision to remain with the Giants, acquired from the Mariners after his 2021 Cy Young Award-winning season, comes as no surprise given his recent injury history. The Giants, who are undergoing changes in their management with Buster Posey replacing Farhan Zaidi, are expected to seek additional starting pitching in free agency. Ray's presence in the rotation adds experience alongside other pitchers like Logan Webb and Kyle Harrison. The team looks to improve after an 80-82 season under a projected $150 million payroll.